Eyelet Rib Legwarmers

Worsted weight superwash merino

US8 needles – 5mm (circular or DPN for preferred method of knitting in the round)

Sizing: These legwarmers fit my 8.5” ankle/13” calf, but the ribbing pulls in a lot and would fit smaller legs. If you add a full repeat, you will add about 4.5” at the widest point (when stretched. again, the ribbing pulls in a lot and will fit smaller) You can also fiddle with the ribbing in between the eyelet sections to get the size you need. If you knit this, I would love feedback.

When it came to increasing in the purl section, I used the same method, but purled the stitch instead of knitting it. (I looked at the back of the work to find the stitch I needed to place on the left needle)

CO 42 and join to begin working in the round

Lace pattern over 4 rounds

Rounds 1-3: [K5, p3, k3, p3] 3 times

Round 4: [K2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p3, k3, p3] 3 times

Repeat these 4 rounds until the legwarmer measures 9 inches from cast on edge

Increase round: [k5, p3, k1, m1, k2, p3] 3 times

[k5, p3, k4, p3] 3 times

[k5, p3, k4, p3] 3 times

[k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p3, k4, p3] 3 times

Rounds 1-3: [K5, p3, k4, p3] 3 times

Round 4: [K2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p3, k4, p3] 3 times

Repeat these 4 rounds for another 2 inches

Increase round: [k5, p3, k1, m1, k3, p3] 3 times

[k5, p3, k5, p3] 3 times

[k5, p3, k5, p3] 3 times

[k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p3, k5, p3] 3 times

Rounds 1-3: [K5, p3, k5, p3] 3 times

Round 4: [K2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p3, k5, p3] 3 times

Repeat these 4 rounds for another 2 ½ inches

Increase round: [k5, p3, k5, p1, m1, p2] 3 times

[k5, p3, k5, p4] 3 times

[k5, p3, k5, p4] 3 tmes

[k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p3, k5, p4]

Rounds 1-3: [K5, p3, k3, p4] 3 times

Round 4: [K2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p3, k3, p4] 3 times

Repeat these 4 rounds to 18” or desired length (from cast on edge). End with 3 rounds of [k5, p3, k5, p4]

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9 Comments

Carolknits replied:

Thank you for such a nice pattern! I have a question-right at the beginning of the pattern you have rounds 1-3, then round 4 for the lace pattern. You then say, “Repeat these 3 rounds.” I believe you mean repeat these 4 rounds, right?
Thanks!

I have made thre pairs of these ribbed leg warmers in the past week . . . 2 in 100% wool and 1 in alpaca/wool blend. The patern is great and fits customers well. One question??? What do you mean by a “sewn cast off” It is a new phrase to me which I cannot find in any of my extensive knitting references or from other experiencd knitters.

Hi- I’m looking at patterns to make my daughter legwarmers- these look nice. I know gauge isn’t critical for leg warmers- but it helps me think! Do you have a gauge… i don’t see one noted.
and I like the post from the person who made three sets in a week- makes me think I should be able to finish one by Christmas!

I made these leg warmers for my twin nieces and they LOVED them! Since they are 6 and their legs are so thin, I didn’t add any increases. I just continued the same pattern in your initial rounds 1-4. The stretchiness allowed them the have plenty of give without needing the increases in the pattern. Thanks so much!!